Managing Organisational Information

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with an active introduction to the management of data and information resources in contemporary organisations. Student will investigate systems, resources and processes required for effective and efficient information management including the management of end users and end user developers together with the management of information across different countries and cultures.

Course content

The nature and use of data management systems for administrators and end-users. Principles of good data and information management. Management issues related to end user development of information management systems. Use of data and information from organisational systems for the individual or department use. Processes and policies of information management in contemporary organisations. Principle and techniques of good database design. Management problems experienced due to poor database design. Management issues arising from Legacy systems and systems migration. Impact of culture and globalization on information management.

Textbook(s)

Bocij, P 2007, Managing Organisational Information, Pearson Education

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of 18 units of study

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1.5 hours x 9 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 weeks x 13 weeks
Practical	1.5 hours x 4 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	2 hours x 13 weeks
External (Online staff consultation)	1 hour x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	2.5 hours x 8 days
Tutorial	10 hours x across 14 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Group project, Reflective journal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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